India April 27, 2023 More and more of India's elderly flock to holy city to wait for a peaceful death India’s elderly are flocking to the holy city of Varanasi to wait for death. Dying in the ancient city allows Hindus to attain salvation by breaking the cycle of death and rebirth.
World April 26, 2023 Christian mom pledges appeal after court dismisses lawsuit over 4-year-old forced to attend Pride march Christian mother Izzy Montague is appealing after a court dismissed her lawsuit against a school that allegedly attempted to force her 4-year-old to march in a Pride parade.
Vatican April 26, 2023 Pope Francis gives women the right to vote at meeting of bishops At an upcoming meeting of bishops, Pope Francis has given women the right to vote. Five religious sisters will join five priests as voting representatives for religious orders.
Africa April 25, 2023 Kenyan starvation cult death toll hits 90, authorities liken situation to Jonestown 90 people have been found dead at a coastal Kenya ranch owned by Paul Makenzi, a pastor accused of leading a religious cult and ordering followers to starve themselves.
Germany April 25, 2023 Top German clergyman steps down over mishandling of sex abuse cases Vicar General Wolfgang Roesch of the German Catholic Church's Limburg Diocese has been removed from his position over his mishandling of reported sex abuse cases.
Germany April 25, 2023 Germany arrests Syrian man suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack Authorities in Germany arrested a 28-year-old Syrian man suspected of planning to target civilians with an explosive belt in a terror attack motivated by Islamic extremism.
South America April 24, 2023 Pope Francis eyes 2024 visit to native Argentina Pope Francis has stated his intent to travel to his home country of Argentina next year, which would mark his first homecoming since ascending to the papacy in 2013.
World April 24, 2023 Global Anglicans rebuke liberal Church of England head amid same-sex marriage fight: 'Determined to bless sin' Anglican leaders associated with the Global Anglican Futures Conference released a statement rebuking Church of England leaders for having "failed to guard the faith."
Pennsylvania April 24, 2023 Trial for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter set to begin The trial for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter who killed 11 people is set to begin. Jury selection for the trial begins on Monday for the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history;
Africa April 23, 2023 Kenya starvation cult: Dozens of bodies recovered on cult leader's land Security forces dug up dozens of bodies in Kenya on land owned by a cult leader who allegedly told his followers to starve themselves to death in order to go to heaven.